TEMPE, Ariz. – Mike Scioscia won’t mind making fewer appearances on the field this season, but he’s not sure the game will go any faster because of it.

The Angels manager said his understanding of the new pace-of-game measures will still allow for managers to have a reasonable amount of time to decide whether or not to make a replay challenge, even though the new rules prevent them from stalling on the field while the decision ... Read the rest of this entry »

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Today is reporting day, which is sort of the ceremonial start of spring training.

In reality, there's nothing too magical that happens on reporting day. Most of the players who will be at the first workout on Friday have actually been in Arizona for at least a few days. Today is just the day they have physicals.

The Angels sent minor league right-hander Yency Almonte to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, completing last August's trade for Gordon Beckham.

Beckham was non-tendered after the season and re-signed with the White Sox. He hit .268 in 26 games with the Angels.

Almonte, 20, was the Angels' 17th-round pick in 2012. He has a career 6.44 ERA in 102 minor league innings, all at low Class-A and rookie league. Almonte has struck out 6.4 hitters and walked 3.3 per nine innings ...

The Angels say Hamilton's rehab is expected to take six to eight weeks. Opening day is just under nine weeks away, so Hamilton may start the season on the disabled list. Matt Joyce and Collin Cowgill are expected to platoon in left field if Hamilton is out.

In addition all his issues at the ballpark, Josh Hamilton may have some drama at home this season.

Hamilton's wife, Katie Chadwick Hamilton, will join the cast of Real Housewives of Orange County, according to Us Weekly. The 10th season of the reality show, which will begin airing a date to be announced this year, will also reportedly include Meghan King Edmonds, the wife of former Angels star Jim Edmonds.